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Flagler College

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Flagler College Description:

Explore the campus in this Flagler College photo tour! Flagler College is a private liberal arts college located in historic St. Augustine, a popular tourist town on the northeast coast of Florida. The school is four miles from the Atlantic, and Jacksonville is 35 miles to the north. The college first opened its doors in 1968. Despite the school's short history, it features many historic buildings. The campus's main structure, Ponce de Leon Hall, was originally the Hotel Donce de Leon, built by Henry Flagler in 1888. The college has a 20 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of about 22 students. Flagler College frequently ranks highly for providing a quality education at a low price. Indeed, Flagler's tuition is a fraction of the cost of most private liberal arts colleges.

Admissions Data (2011):

Enrollment (2010):

  • Total Enrollment: 2,753 (all undergraduate)
  • Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
  • 97% Full-time

Costs (2011 - 12):

  • Tuition and Fees: $14,510
  • Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $7,990
  • Other Expenses: $3,900
  • Total Cost: $27,400

Flagler College Financial Aid (2007 - 08):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 90%
  • Flagler Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 82%
    • Loans: 62%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $7,819
    • Loans: $5,922

Most Popular Majors:

Business Administration, Communication, Elementary Education, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, History, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sport Management

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 26%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 64%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Admissions Information for Other Florida Colleges and Universities:

Flagler College Statement of Purpose:

statement of purpose from http://www.flagler.edu/flagler-difference/who-we-are.html

"The aim of Flagler College is to provide a supportive and challenging environment in which students acquire knowledge, exercise good citizenship, and adhere to high ethical standards.

The principal focus of the College's academic program is undergraduate education in selected liberal and pre-professional studies; thus, the role of teaching is central to the College's mission.

The purposes of the academic program are to provide opportunities for general and specialized learning; to assist students in preparing for careers; and to aid qualified students in pursuing graduate and professional studies.

The objectives of the student life program at Flagler are to establish appropriate standards of conduct and to promote activities that will contribute to the development of self‑discipline, integrity, and leadership.

Flagler College was established as a memorial to Henry M. Flagler. The Hotel Ponce de Leon, built by Mr. Flagler, serves as a reminder of his enterprise, diligence, and commitment to high standards. The College is pledged to the preservation and use of this facility and other historic and architecturally unique campus structures."

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